Reinvention Rebels

Who do you know that thrives on new possibilities and isn't afraid to reinvent herself across decades? Someone who is passionate about community building and intergenerational collaboration? One of these amazing people is 62-year young Michelle St Jane. This fierce and fearless Reinvention Rebel has reimagined what it looks like to start fresh in her 50s and 60s while helping to make the worl...

What happens when you find a tribe of A-MAZ-ING women, 50 to 90 years young, and ask them to share their bold and inspiring reinvention stories? Pure pro-age, reinvention magic, that's what! Season 2 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast is a wrap. I am eternally grateful for each of these beautiful souls who graced me with their presence over the last 6 months! The end of the season also means i...

What would be possible if a tiny idea cooked up in your kitchen at 56 led to a bold midlife reinvention playing out in your 60s? And what if that reinvention helped other midlife women to normalize and embrace aging, learning to love the skin they're in? Such is the reinvention journey of 61-year young Reinvention Rebel Angel Cornelius, a fierce and fabulous pro-age advocate. She is shining a...

What would be possible if you dreamed BIGGER and BOLDER than ever before? If you ignored the naysayers who discouraged you or said you couldn't do it? If you surrounded yourself with a positive tribe of supporters who normalized your midlife dreams and reminded you that they are, in fact, VERY possible? What you'd have is the midlife reinvention of Lori Tharps.  This amazing Reinvention...

What would be possible if we reinvented ourselves in our 50s, 60s, AND 70s? According to 72-year young Reinvention Rebel Janet Luongo, just about anything! This energetic artist and activist should know. She's not only reinvented herself multiple times later in life, but she's also honed her reinvention skills over many years. Can you imagine seeing yourself exhibiting your artwork in Pa...

What would be possible if you boldly reinvented yourself until you found the just-right fit, and then helped other women reinvent themselves in equally bold and inspiring ways? What if your work as a reinvention coach not only helped women 50+ see new possibilities but also helped turn ageism in the workplace on its head? Such is the work of 56-year young Reinvention Rebel Dana Hilmer.  Dana is no...

What would be possible if you gave yourself permission to fully focus on your reinvention journey? Unlimited reinvention possibilities, that's what!  You can do, create, and be anything you like when you commit to seeing your reinvention journey through. The truth is that reinventing yourself doesn't happen overnight. It takes time and commitment. It takes prioritizing your self-growth a...

How does it feel when you tune into your bold voice and let her roar? For many women, finding our bold voice takes time. We've been told to play nice and keep her under wraps. Finding our authentic self, from which our bold voice emanates, is no small task. It takes time, patience, and courage. But when we do - pure magic! 61-year young Reinvention Rebel Kim Boudreau Smith knows a lot about f...

What would be possible if you followed your greatest passion and reinvented yourself in new, bold, and exciting ways?  Almost anything, as 61-year young Reinvention Rebel Ife Michelle Gardin can attest. This unapologetic rebel has found her sweet spot, leaned into her many gifts, and reinvented herself to create a lasting cultural legacy – The Elm City Lit Fest in New Haven, Connecticut. This isn’...

What if at 74, you defied society’s expectations for what women “should” do as we age? What if you shifted your mindset to one of unlimited possibilities? And what if you followed your passions and let your beautiful light shine for others to see new paths? That is exactly what Carolyn Doelling, Reinvention Rebel extraordinaire, has done. This fierce and fabulous Reinvention Rebel is truly flippin...

What does purposeful living look like to you as you age?  Are you living with intention? Are your mission and vision crystal clear? Can you boldly reinvent yourself as many times as you like? Barbara Healy says yes to all these questions! This extraordinary, 70-year young Reinvention Rebel lives with intention and purpose, using courage as a catalyst to propel her forward. She has created a thrivi...

We’ve all done things that have scared us. Felt the fear and done it anyway. I bet you can think of moments when you displayed Rise-to-the-Occasion Courage, can’t you? You were all in dealing with challenging circumstances. Perhaps you even surprised yourself at just how courageous you were. But the kind of courage it takes to reinvent yourself - Courage by Choice - can be hard to muster. It can b...

What happens when you embrace limitless possibilities and see past society’s norms about how older women age and show up? Pure magic, that’s what! The kind of magic that energizes you, inspires you, and inspires others too! Inspiration to get out of your comfort zone, trust your gut, and share your unique gifts with the world in compelling ways. That’s exactly what Arlene Walker has done. This fab...

Who's one of your midlife sheros that helps you live boldly? One of those fierce, never-give-up women is Loukia Mastrodimos, a true Reinvention Rebel! She: Lost 60 pounds at 44 Became a yoga teacher at 45 Left a 20-year career and 6-figure salary at 46 Started her own coaching practice at 47 Moved 2000 miles away to live by the ocean at 48 Launched her own podcast at 49 Embraced her age with...

What sparks joy in your life? What’s sparks your curiosity?  I have so many things I’m curious about in my life and in the world! The more curious I am, the more possibilities I have to uncover joy! My curious nature has fueled many of my reinventions – from standup comic to solo traveler to holistic health coach. And my latest reinvention as a podcast host too. In this episode, I share the power...

What in the world does self-permission have to do with aging? (Hint: everything!) What’s possible when we give ourselves permission to grow, expand, step into our greatness, and love our lives? Does self-permission also mean greater self-love as we age? Those are some of the compelling questions 61-year young Natalie Wester and I discussed on the latest episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. N...

Ready for a dose of inspiration to fuel your Inner Reinvention Rebel? It’s here!!! Season 2 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast has dropped!! My guest, photographer Kelley Norcia, helps midlife and older women shine and see themselves as the amazing, beautiful women they are, inside and out. She is a portrait photographer who reinvented herself to start her 50 Over 50 photo campaign last year,  capt...

What happens when you interview amazing Reinvention Rebels badasses who have reimagined their lives in inspiring ways? Pure magic!  These ladies are amazing! And they are just a sample of the awesome badassery coming your way in Season 2 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast! I can’t wait to share their stories. I can’t wait for you to soak up their wisdom. I can’t wait for you to hear a part of yours...

Who are the women that inspire and encourage you to be your best self? To see new possibilities where perhaps you didn’t know they existed? To push you forward when you’re not ready to do it yourself, but always with love? Each of the amazing women featured in this episode graced me with their presence in the Reinvention Rebels guest chair for season 1 of the podcast.  They are my personal sheros...

Babz Rawls Ivy is a Reinvention Rebel badass.  Fierce. Fabulous. On fire. If you live in New Haven, CT you already know how fabulous she is. If you don't, you're in for a treat. You can't help but get drawn in by Babz’s magnetic energy, engaging personality, and passion for life.  Babz is a radio personality, morning show producer, and podcast host. Add to that blogger, newspaper ed...

Reflect. Reimagine. Restart.  That's my secret sauce for becoming a Reinvention Rebel. Reinvention Rebels are unapologetic women, 50 to 90 years young, who have boldly reimagined their lives to find new purpose and possibilities. Fierce women. Fabulous women. Inspiring women. Women charting a new course, no matter their age in cool, kickass ways.  The kind of women that will help you see that...

What happens when two women named Wendy/Wendi get together? Pure reinvention magic! Don’t you love when you meet someone new and you have an immediate connection?  Like you've known each other for years?  That's what happened when Wendi Knox joined the Reinvention Rebels guest chair. We clicked. And I happily soaked up her 66-year young energy, wisdom, and grace.  Wendi is amazing and in...

Meet 68-year young Reinvention Rebel Katurah Bryant. Vibrant and joyful. Spiritual and of service. Empowered and evolved. Living life on purpose and adding value for others. Katurah's magnetic energy, sense of purpose, spiritual grounding and desire to live her best life are on display in our episode. She is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. In this episode, Katurah shares how: she's reinvented herself at...

"Shoulds" are soul-crushing.  Unmotivating.  Less than fun. I don't want to start off the year with what I SHOULD do. Nope, not one bit.  I want to kick off 2021 with what I WANT to do. You know, juicy stuff. Fun stuff.  Help add value and make the world a better place stuff. Let's kick those shoulds to the curb and embrace our deepest desires! Those things that light us up and...

One of the coolest things about life is that we can reinvent ourselves as many times as we like! And such is the case for my guest Denise Keyes Page .  Denise operates from a simple core belief: women benefit society as a whole. Healthy women foster healthy children and families, that in turn, support healthy communities. She’s been a community activist in the New Haven Public Schools, a national...